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Rhodochrosite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Beautiful rose red to pink rhodochrosite crystals are popular with mineral collectors. Although very soft, opaque material has been fashioned into beads, cabochons, and carvings, while very rare translucent to transparent material has been cut into faceted gems.
Gemology Cheat Sheets
These gemology cheat sheets review gem color and clarity grading, specific information on evaluating diamonds and opals, and basic gem identification tests.
Should You do Gemstone Repair Work?
Novice faceters need to build beneficial business relationships with jewelers. To do this, learn how to manage gemstone repair work (and when to say no).
Emerald Buying Guide
Our emerald buying guide can help you learn how these gems are graded, what to avoid, and how to identify a high quality stone or a bargain in the rough.
Gemstone Identification Quizzes: Testing Procedures
Gemstone identification can involve many tests. These quizzes can help novice gemologists learn to pick the appropriate ones and identify gems efficiently.
Buying Gems: Test Your Identification Skills
When buying gems, gemologists must temper their excitement with an analytical eye. Test your gem identification skills with these quizzes.
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